10 Interesting Facts about Grambling State University
- Grambling State University (GSU) is a historically black university located in Grambling, Louisiana, United States.
- It was founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School and later became Grambling College in 1946.
- In 1974, the institution was renamed to Grambling State University.
- The university is home to the Eddie G. Robinson Museum, which celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary football coach who led the Grambling Tigers to over 400 wins and 17 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships.
- GSU offers over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs across five colleges, including the College of Business, College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and the Earl Lester Cole Honors College.
- The university’s marching band, the World Famed Tiger Marching Band, has performed for several high-profile events including Super Bowls, presidential inaugurations, and the Grammy Awards.
- GSU has a strong athletic program, with 15 varsity sports teams competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
- The university’s academic and extracurricular programs are supported by over 100 student organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and honor societies.
- GSU has a strong commitment to community service and volunteerism, with many students participating in service projects both on and off campus.
- Notable alumni of Grambling State University include NFL Hall of Famer Willie Brown, Olympic gold medalist Ralph Boston, and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu.
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93%
| SAT Range | 860-1000 |
| ACT Range | 15-19 |
| Application Fee | $20 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | — |
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| Hours | Resident Commuting (Off Campus) | Resident Boarding (On Campus) | Non-Resident Commuting (Off Campus) | Non-Resident Boarding (On Campus) |
| 12 and above | 3,841.50 | 7,501.50 | 8,353.00 | 12,013.00 |
| 11 | 3,584.00 | 7,244.00 | 7,720.00 | 11,380.00 |
| 10 | 3,334.50 | 6,994.50 | 7,094.50 | 10,754.50 |
| 9 | 3,085.00 | 6,745.00 | 6,469.00 | 10,129.00 |
| 8 | 2,835.50 | 6,495.50 | 5,843.50 | 9,503.50 |
| 7 | 2,586.00 | 6,246.00 | 5,218.00 | 8,878.00 |
| 6 | 2,336.50 | 5,996.50 | 2,336.50 | 5,996.50 |
| 5 | 2,055.00 | 5,715.00 | 2,055.00 | 5,715.00 |
| 4 | 1,805.50 | 5,465.50 | 1,805.50 | 5,465.50 |
| 1-3 | 1,556.00 | 5,216.00 | 1,556.00 | 5,216.00 |
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